Russian troops launched "counter-insurgency measures" in Mariupol after explosions in city

Petro Andriushchenko said this on Telegram.

"Mariupol - a total cleanup. A large number of soldiers with Russian Guard insignia.

Counter-insurgency measures in the entire Kalmius district of the city from the intersection of 7th passage/Metalurhiv to the intersection of Metalurhiv/Nikopolskyi," he said.

In particular, the mayor's advisor urged Mariupol residents not to visit dangerous places, "Delete unnecessary information from your phones, anything that can be ambiguously interpreted. Change your numbers from +38 to +7. Take care of your loved ones until de-occupation."

In the morning, Petro Andriushchenko wrote about the beginning of the "cleanup" in the area of Illich Steel and Iron Works:" Nikopolskyi avenue is blocked, all traffic is directed to Makar Mazai street. The first reaction to Mariupol explosion".

• On the night of February 23, three explosions occurred in the Kalmius district of the temporarily occupied Mariupol, and a fire broke out on the territory of the Illich Steel and Iron Works.

• In the evening of February 24, a powerful explosion also occurred in the center of temporarily occupied Mariupol.